2022 Subaru Outback reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 Subaru Outback — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 539
- 538 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- 253 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#950
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Subaru median
+357
median 182 across 97 Subaru records
Vs 2020-2024
+327
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
47%
Visibility/Wiper: 253 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 Subaru Outback
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 253
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 85
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 22
- ENGINE 18
4 recalls on record for the 2022 Subaru Outback
- NHTSA 24V227000 · 2025 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V755000 · 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/ An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from disp
- NHTSA 22V473000 · 2022 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V712000 · 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2022 Subaru Outback
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 Subaru Outback units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Subaru Outback reliable?
NHTSA has 539 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Subaru Outback and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper (253 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Subaru Outback units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Outback?
Owners most often report problems with: visibility/wiper (253), unknown or other (85), electrical system (43), visibility:windshield (22). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 Subaru Outback?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.